Oslo - Volunteers

The traditional form of local volunteer work in Norway is called dugnad.
This is a particularly Norwegian form of local co-operation traditionally
used when a practical project needs doing (originally used in rural areas
for building, farming and maintenance). It is still very much alive in
schools and kindergartens, sports clubs and voluntary organisations, blocks
of flats and when organising local festivals. This is also a social
get-together for the people involved, and food and drink are provided for
all.

Ex pat families often get involved in their children's
school, and there would always be volunteer opportunities at the school,
either as a teacher's assistant, helping with administrative tasks, doing
after school activities or getting involved in parent organisations. Contact
the school or kindergarten for details.